MUSIC FOR THE MASSES

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Weisbard, Eric; Marks, Craig, eds. (1995). Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. ISBN 0-679-75574-8. Band members Andy Fletcher and Martin Gore both explained the album's title was conceived as a joke, after Gore found an old album called "Music for the Millions." [9] Fletcher said, "The title's... a bit tongue-in-cheek, really. Everyone is telling us we should make more commercial music, so that's the reason we chose that title." [8] According to Gore, the title "was a joke on the uncommerciality of [the album]. It was anything but music for the masses!" [10] Cover art [ edit ] Les Albums (CD) de 1987 par InfoDisc". InfoDisc (in French). Archived from the original on 1 February 2016 . Retrieved 12 March 2014.

It was preceded by the singles "Strangelove", released on 13 April, " Never Let Me Down Again", released on 24 August. Two other singles followed the release of the album, one being " Behind the Wheel", released 28 December, and the other being " Little 15", which was released on 16 May the following year. Levy, Eleanor (3 October 1987). "Depeche Mode: Music for the Masses". Record Mirror. London. ISSN 0144-5804. Solanas, Jane (3 October 1987). "Basildon Bondage". NME. London. ISSN 0028-6362 . Retrieved 5 January 2014.

In January 1988, the group played an eleven-date U.K. tour, which was followed by further dates in Europe beginning in Hamburg, West Germany in early February. The leg wrapped up in Vienna in late March. Gray, Christopher (25 August 2006). "Depeche Mode, the Cure, and the Jesus & Mary Chain". The Austin Chronicle . Retrieved 5 January 2014. SLM △" in the runout etching indicates that the lacquer disc was processed at, and the metal parts used to manufacture the record were made at Sheffield Lab Matrix. European Charts of the Year 1987 – Albums" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol.4, no.51/52. 26 December 1987. p.35. OCLC 29800226– via World Radio History. Omega Auctions: The Alan Wilder / Depeche Mode Collection: DM 'Music for the Masses' Album with Very Rare Recalled Album Sleeve". the-saleroom.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014 . Retrieved 15 July 2013.

Oficjalna lista sprzedaży:: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 March 2017. Mathur, Paul (3 October 1987). "Rubber Bullets". Melody Maker. London. ISSN 0025-9012 . Retrieved 5 January 2014. Whether this is Depeche Mode's side to 'Songs From the Big Chair' or not, 'Music for the Masses' finally cemented their status as one of electro-pop's finest craftsmen.Behind The Wheel is next, one of the more popular singles from the Album. I Want You Now is probably DM's most straightforward song. That made it unexpected, as the meaning of their songs is usually hidden below the surface, and crawl up slowly. But there is absolutely no mistaking what this song is about. I would say that this song is sexuality that drives right to the point, whereas the songs are usually soaked with sensuality that creeps up on you. I didn't like this song the first couple of times I heard it, for that reason. But it grew on me, and now I love it.

Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1988". Billboard. Archived from the original on 17 September 2018 . Retrieved 15 January 2019. Cinquemani, Sal (2 November 2002). "Depeche Mode: Music for the Masses". Slant Magazine . Retrieved 5 January 2014. Gold & Platinum Awards 1987" (PDF). Music and Media. Vol.4, no.51/52. 26 December 1987. p.46. OCLC 29800226– via World Radio History. Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin – levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1sted.). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. ISBN 978-951-1-21053-5. Christgau, Robert (26 January 1988). "Christgau's Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York . Retrieved 5 January 2014.Larkin, Colin (1999). All-Time Top 1000 Albums. Virgin Books. p.144. ISBN 0-7535-0354-9. Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Abebe, Nitsuh (20 July 2006). "Depeche Mode: Speak & Spell / Music for the Masses / Violator". Pitchfork . Retrieved 14 October 2013. Music for the Masses (liner notes). Depeche Mode. Mute Records. 1987. CDSTUMM47. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link)

Eh Weirdly disappointed in this. There's almost nothing on this record that interests me. Which is strange. This is undoubtedly interesting music, with the complex rhythms, and the synths and samples of noise that get mixed in with the beat and swirl around like a washing machine. But none of it caught my attention. I think it's the irritatingly alternative sound that they have, and the painfully obvious attempt to create some sort of catchy ear candy, while still keeping up a mysterious aura. "Never Let Me Down Again" is great, with a fantastic groove and possibly the only memorable melody on here. After that it simply goes downhill. European Hot 100 Albums" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol.4, no.42. 24 October 1987. p.22. OCLC 29800226– via World Radio History. Lazell, Barry (1997). "Depeche Mode". Indie Hits 1980–1989: The Complete U.K. Independent Charts (Singles & Albums). Cherry Red Books. ISBN 0-95172-069-4. Archived from the original on 5 February 2009 . Retrieved 10 May 2022.The tour began in October 1987 with a European leg, starting in Madrid and finishing mid-November in Paris. In early December, a North American run commenced in San Francisco and culminated three weeks later in New York City. Considered one of the band's best albums, Music for the Masses was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. [6] The album reached No.10 in the UK Charts. Blanning, Lisa (27 March 2013). " "It's almost too personal": Daniel Miller contemplates the Depeche Mode catalogue". Electronic Beats . Retrieved 1 December 2015. Year End Eurocharts – Top 100 Albums" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol.4, no.51/52. 1 January 1989. p.30. OCLC 29800226– via World Radio History.